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Ricardo Arnaiz sees 20 more years of stories for Las Leyendas
Ricardo Arnaiz says he sees another 20 years ahead for Las Leyendas, the Mexican animated film franchise he created.
Its newest adventure, La venganza del Charro Negro, brings back the Charro Negro.
The series began with La leyenda de la Nahuala, which Arnaiz first imagined as a standalone film.
Over time, it grew into connected films and followed Leo and his companions as they matured.
Future films could explore characters’ origins and different periods of Mexican history, including stories shaped by Spanish and pre-Hispanic cultures.
Arnaiz also mentioned plans for a story about Teodora and the Villacencio family.
The planned stories draw on Mexico’s many local legends and traditions, which Arnaiz says can introduce these tales to both children and adults.
Continuing the franchise depends on maintaining the partnership with Ánima Estudios and keeping audiences interested.
Ricardo Arnaiz says he sees another 20 years of stories for the animated franchise Las Leyendas.
He plans to explore new stories, the origins of familiar characters and periods in Mexican history.
Arnaiz says the stories can preserve traditions and reach both children and adults.
The franchise began with La leyenda de la Nahuala, which he originally conceived as a standalone film.
Its future, he says, depends on continuing work with Ánima Estudios and keeping audiences engaged.
- Who
- Ricardo Arnaiz, creator of Las Leyendas.
- What
- He says he sees 20 more years of stories for the franchise, including new tales and character origins.
- When
- In an interview published on October 16, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- He wants to explore Mexican traditions and history, and bring these stories to children and adults.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Arnaiz conceived La leyenda de la Nahuala as a standalone film.
The story grew into a saga of connected films.
Las Leyendas introduced a new adventure with the return of the Charro Negro.
- Creator
- Ricardo Arnaiz
- Franchise
- Las Leyendas
- First film
- La leyenda de la Nahuala
- Future outlook
- Another 20 years of stories
- Studio
- Ánima Estudios
What people are saying
There are still so many stories to tell.
We never imagined there would be a sequel, much less an entire saga.
Every little town has a different legend.
I love the idea of exploring more legends of the Spanish and the Mexicans.